Phoenix man says hot asphalt during arrest caused third-degree burns
Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.
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Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.
Behind the scenes in a ballot printing facility
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for nine states for the November general election. Kris Van Cleave got an inside look at the facility's stringent measures to maintain ballot security.
Charges dropped against Tyron McAlpin following release of arrest video
The announcement comes after police body camera video of Tyron McAlpin's violent arrest became public and sparked outcry.
Violent arrest in Phoenix sparks outrage
Police body camera video of the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, has sparked outrage among civil rights and disability advocates. McAlpin was repeatedly punched and tased throughout the arrest. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Scorching heat intensifies across the West
Many portions of the Southwest are contending with triple-digit temperatures this week. Phoenix has had three straight months of 100-degree temperatures, while in the Los Angeles area, search and rescue teams this year have conducted hundreds of rescues of hikers due to heat illness. Carter Evans reports.
Phoenix hits 100 degrees Fahrenheit for a record 100th straight day
The city hit its 100th straight day with at least 100 degree temperatures, far surpassing the record of 76 days in a row set back in 1993.
Giuliani did nothing illegal in Arizona fake elector case, his lawyer argues
Rudy Giuliani's lawyer says the charges against him in Arizona's fake elector case should be thrown out.
Harris to Arizona, Trump to Montana
Vice President Kamala Harris will rally voters in the battleground state of Arizona as former President Donald Trump holds a rally in Montana. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Jake Rosen report.
WNBA All-Star Game takes over Phoenix
Two new faces at this weekend's WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix will be rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Both athletes have super-charged women's basketball. And as more people are tuning in to the WNBA, there is a new team on the horizon. Jess Smith, president of the Golden State Valkyries, which will debut as the WNBA's 13th basketball team in 2025, joins CBS News to discuss.
Evictions surge in Phoenix as rent increases prompt housing crisis
Since March of last year, Maricopa County has led the nation in the number of eviction filings.
Arizona's Maricopa County sees spike in evictions
Since March 2023, Maricopa County, Arizona, has led the nation in eviction filings, with one Phoenix judge hearing as many as 500 eviction cases a month. It's part of an affordable housing crisis attributed to rising rents. Kris Van Cleave explains.
Medics treat heat illnesses among homeless people as temperatures rise
As summers grow warmer, health providers from San Diego to New York are being challenged to better protect homeless patients.
American Airlines CEO vows to "rebuild trust" after removal of Black passengers
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom wrote a letter to employees outlining steps the company will take to address racial discrimination.
Phoenix police discriminate, violate civil rights, Justice Dept. says
A sweeping Justice Department investigation found "pervasive failings" that have "disguised and perpetuated" problems for years.
Trump returns to campaigning after conviction
Former President Donald Trump is returning to the campaign trail Thursday night in Phoenix, Arizona. The battleground state stop is Trump's first appearance since a New York jury convicted him in his "hush money" criminal trial. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
How Phoenix is preparing for record heat
European scientists say May was the 12th consecutive month the world saw record-high temperatures. According to the ICF Climate Center, many U.S. cities in the South and Midwest are expected to see more days with higher temperatures if current emissions rates continue. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how Phoenix, Arizona, is preparing.
Arizona tribe temporarily bans dances after police officer shot dead
The Gila River Indian Community issued a temporary ban on dances after a police officer was fatally shot and another wounded while responding to a reported disturbance.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he opposed removal of Confederate monuments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he had a "visceral reaction against" the destruction of monuments honoring southern leaders from the Civil War.
Giuliani pleads not guilty in Arizona case
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty in Arizona on charges related to an alleged scheme to present phony electors in the 2020 election. Giuliani was among former President Donald Trump's allies who were arraigned Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Speculation grows over Sec. Becerra's future
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra spoke about reproductive rights in Arizona on Tuesday. His comments came amid growing speculation about his political future. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more from Phoenix.
Harris speaks on abortion rights in Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed abortion rights at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Monday. CBS News campaign reporters Nidia Cavazos, Shawna Mizelle and Zak Hudak are across the country covering key locations on the trail.
Arizona GOP split on abortion ban repeal
Arizona House Republicans blocked an effort to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban for a second time on Wednesday. But some Republicans in the state Senate are now siding with Democrats. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.
The Dish: Silvana Esparza
At Barrio Cafe, eight-time James Beard nominee Silvana Esparza focuses on what she calls ancestral Mexican food. The dishes served in this Phoenix, Arizona eatery are one-of-a-kind - but you'll have to hurry if you want to try them.
Latino voters in Arizona discuss 2024 race
President Biden is wrapping up a Southwest trip to Nevada and Arizona. There, he highlighted his economic policies and appealed to Latino voters. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Weijia Jiang have more.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
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Wife of Army soldier to be released after being arrested by ICE
Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano told CBS News he's been informed his wife will be released from an ICE detention center in El Paso.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say it was "a preventable murder"
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
With David Scott's death, 5 members of current Congress have died in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
New report ranks the cleanest and most polluted U.S. cities
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Trump administration, Spirit Airlines in advanced bailout talks, sources say
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
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With Scott's death, 5 members of current Congress have died in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
New report ranks the cleanest and most polluted U.S. cities
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
Trump administration, Spirit Airlines in advanced bailout talks, sources say
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
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Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
It's not just gasoline. Iran war could drive prices higher for many products.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
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Wife of Army soldier to be released after being arrested by ICE
Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano told CBS News he's been informed his wife will be released from an ICE detention center in El Paso.
With Scott's death, 5 members of current Congress have died in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
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DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts
The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
As thousands of undocumented migrants line up to apply for amnesty under a new program in Spain, the prime minister's opponents vow a fight.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
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Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Details on charges against D4vd in teen's death
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
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Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO on Monday. Jo Ling Kent reports on John Ternus, the mechanical engineer preparing to take the wheel.
Where does Apple go after Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years at the helm of the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins to discuss Cook's legacy and where Apple's future could lead.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
New details about Mexican pyramid shooting
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Sen. Blunt Rochester grills RFK Jr. on measles
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester had a pointed line of questioning with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday about his response to measles outbreaks across the U.S.
Watch: Heated exchange between Hassan, RFK Jr.
Sen. Maggie Hassan slammed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday over high grocery prices and Kennedy's position on the herbicide glyphosate.
Cassidy presses RFK Jr. on trust in vaccines
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, pressed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about how public trust in vaccines has worsened in the last year. He then questioned Kennedy about what his agency is doing to address potential outbreaks, including measles, that could happen during the World Cup.
Trump: 8 Iranian women spared from execution
President Trump posted on social media Wednesday that eight women protesters who were going to be executed in Iran will no longer be killed. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad shares her reaction.
Trump in talks with Spirit about bailout
The Trump administration is having advanced discussions with Spirit Airlines about a potential bailout loan of up to $500 million in exchange for warrants that would allow the government to take an ownership stake in the company, sources tell CBS news. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.